What Escaping a Cult Taught Me About God | Interview with Ex-Jehovah's Witness Dr. Cary
About this episode
Dr. Cary shares his experiences growing up as a Jehovah's Witness and his journey to becoming a Catholic theology professor.
He was raised as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness, with his entire family inside the organization. His stepfather was an elder. Leaving meant losing everything — and he knew it from age 12. Today, Dr. Cary is a theology professor at Walsh University, and a devoted Catholic. And in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on everything. What do Jehovah's Witnesses actually believe about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, heaven, and hell? Why is it a cult — and how can you tell? What happens when you leave? And what should you say if one comes to your door? This is one of the most eye-opening conversations we've ever had on this show. In this episode: What Jehovah's Witnesses believe about Jesus (it's not what you'd expect) The 144,000 — and what they believe happens to everyone else How the organization uses isolation and shunning to control members What "PIMO" means — and why thousands are secretly trapped inside Practical tips for talking to a Jehovah's Witness at your door The moment at age 12 that started Dr. Cary's journey out How a funeral homily reignited his wife's faith — and changed his life The first Mass that broke him open and brought him home HIGHLIGHTS 0:00 — Introduction…
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